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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 774.58, 1,162 and 226.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 774.58, 1,162 and 226.78 is: 340.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    774.58 : 1,162 = 226.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    774.58/1,162 = 226.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    774.58x = 1,162 × 226.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    774.58x = 263,518.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,518.36/774.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.21

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